
9:00 AM | 2440 Highway 2, Bowmanville
Register for our fun and informative day. Visit the free tradeshow an take part in the workshops and demonstrations and more! light refreshments and prizes included.
Location: Garnet B. Rickard Complex (Community Hall)
9:00 AM | 1600 Stellar Dr Suite #202, Whitby, ON L1N 9B2
Inside the Journey: Understanding Dementia from All Sides (Virtual Conference)
Hosted by the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region
Join ASDR for Inside the Journey: Understanding Dementia from All Sides - Virtual Conference, where we bring together health care professionals, care partners, and families to explore the latest insights, practical strategies, and personal perspectives in dementia care. Admission is free for all attendees
Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST
Location: Online - Zoom
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/ASDRVirtualConference
This full-day virtual event on Zoom features two unique streams:
Care Partners Stream – For care partners, family members, friends of someone living with dementia, or anyone seeking more information.
Health Care Professionals Stream – For those working in a health care setting.
Both streams run at the same time, offering tailored sessions to meet your unique needs. Sessions will cover a wide range of topics, including memory care vs. assisted living, behaviourand intimacy, grief and caregiving, dementia-related policy updates, and innovative approaches to person-centered care. View our list of speakers & session here: https://bit.ly/ASDRVirtualConference
This event is sponsored by Home Instead Durham Region.
Contact Us
For questions or additional information about this conference, please email us at education@alzheimerdurham.com or call 905-576-2567 ext. 5238.
Stay tuned for more information by following us on social media for the latest news and updates!
Instagram: @alzdurham
Facebook: Alzheimer Society of Durham Region
X: @alzheimerdurham
10:00 AM | CLMA, Various Locations
Courtice Library
Thursday, January 15
10am-3pm
Newcastle Library
Thursday, January 29
10am-3pm
Adults 55+ | Registered; walk-in’s welcome space pending.
To register, please call 289-387-4167, or email at mhencher@chs.ca
Test your hearing and identify potential hearing loss and other concerns.
Presented with Canadian Hearing Services.
6:30 PM | CLMA, Sarah Jane Williams Museum (62 Temperance St., Bowmanville)
Sarah Jane Williams Museum, Waverley Place Museum
Thursdays, January 15, February 26, March 26
6:30-7:30pm
Adults | Registered -- register now!
Join us for tours of Waverley Place, a historic home furnished and exhibited to depict the Edwardian period (1900-1930s) and lifestyle of a wealthy merchant family in this area.
9:30 AM | Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
Adult/Teen Canskate This program is for Adults and teens 14+ years old. Whether you’re new to skating or want to brush up on some of your old skills, this program is for you.
These programs are fully coached sessions.
10:30 AM | CLMA, Bowmanville Library (163 Church St., Bowmanville)
Bowmanville Library
Saturday, January 17
10:30-11:15am
All ages | Drop in
Celebrate Italy with this lively Italian and English storytime, followed by activities! No previous knowledge of Italian is required, all are welcome.
L’Ora del Racconto
Festeggia il Mese del Patrimonio Italiano con questa vivace Ora del Racconto bilingue (italiano e inglese), seguita da attività! Non è necessario conoscere la lingua italiana.
10:00 AM | CLMA, Bowmanville Library (163 Church St., Bowmanville)
Bowmanville Library
Mondays, January 19, February 9, March 16
10-10:30am
All ages | Drop in
Registered class visits welcome -- register your classroom now!
Bonjour! Drop in for a French Storytime! We'll enjoy songs and books and practice the language together! Fluency in French is not required, all are welcome.
L’Heure du conte
Bonjour! Venez nous rendre visite à l'heure du conte! Nous nous amuserons avec des chansons et des livres et pratiquerons la langue française ensemble! Connaissance du français n'est pas nécessaire. Tout le monde est bienvenu.
3:45 PM | CLMA, Bowmanville Library (163 Church St., Bowmanville)
Bowmanville Library
Mondays, January 19 to March 2 (excluding February 16)
3:45 -4:45 pm
Adults | Drop in
Tech troubles? Get friendly, one-on-one guidance from volunteers to navigate personal devices and online essentials. Build digital confidence in a relaxed, supportive environment. Drop-in and embrace your digital potential!
6:15 PM | CLMA, Bowmanville Library (163 Church St., Bowmanville)
Bowmanville Library
Tuesday, January 20 to March 10
6:15-7:45pm
Adults | Registered -- register now!
$56+tax
Relax and build your skills, or finally tackle that neglected stitching project! Learn how to knit from an expert in this eight-week workshop series, and get social with a group of like-minded crafters.
Please bring your current project or a ball of dish cloth yarn (2 oz. cotton) and 5 mm needles to the first session.
Presented with Gwen Bevan.
NOTE: Refunds are subject to a non-refundable Eventbrite processing fee. Caregivers and support staff for people with disabilities are admitted free of charge.
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